With a little over a week before the 67th Toys for Sequim Kids, donations began to pour in.

Donna Tidrick, president of Sequim Community Aid, said donations to benefit in-need Sequim parents of infants to 14-year-olds with toys, clothes, blankets and more were looking down.

But Toys for Tots helped with some donations, Tidrick said, and Sequim Community Aid used some financial donations to purchase needed items for the event on Dec. 19 in Trinity United Methodist Church.

“We’re truly blessed to have this,” said Dawn Washburn of Sequim.

As a participant, Washburn was looking for items for her three children ages 8 months to 14 years old.

In recent years, parents and guardians trickled in throughout the day but this year many of the items were gone before lunch. This year stuffed animals were particularly popular and they had more blankets than ever before, said Shirley Anderson, a member of Sequim Community Aid.

Myrna Ford, treasurer for the nonprofit, said they hope for more clothing donations next year, too.

Toys for Sequim Kids is one part of Sequim Community Aid’s efforts. It also provides assistance for electricity, water and rent bills and deposits to families in need. For help, reach Sequim Community Aid’s beeper at 681-3731.

To donate or send money, mail a letter to Sequim Community Aid, P.O. Box 1591, Sequim, WA 98382. For Toys for Sequim Kids, designate “toys.”